Charles Wilson is an exciting and captivating performer
capable of launching an audience into a frenzy. Born in Chicago, Wilson
is connected to the roots of the blues tree. From the age of four, Wilson,
the nephew of blues legend Little Milton, would go with his father to
see Uncle Milton's performances. Wilson released a string of albums starting
in the late '80s for Ichiban and Ecko Records. If Heartaches Were Nickels
is Wilson's first Delmark album and in addition to Milton, Carl Weathersby
provides lots of excellent guitar playing. Like all great soul singers
Wilson expresses pleading vulnerability and like the great blues singers
Wilson delivers the grit. 038153077129